defecation

ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən

Definition

Definition of defecation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

bodily process

TECH.

act of expelling feces from the body

TECH.

Defecation is a natural part of digestion for humans and animals..
Proper hydration can aid in regular defecation.
Defecation patterns can indicate overall health.

bowel movement

excretion

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Expressions with defecation

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open defecation

defecating outside instead of in a toilet

Open defecation is common in rural areas.

defecation reflex

involuntary response to feces in the rectum

The defecation reflex is crucial for bowel movements.

Origin of defecation

Latin, defaecare (to purify)

Terms with defecation included in their meaning

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toilet

sanitary fixture

bowl and seat used for urination and defecation

hold it in

physical urge

delay urination or defecation despite urgency

toilet stool

bathroom aid

footstool for squatting during defecation

bodily function

euphemism

excretory process like urination or defecation

bowel movement

defecation

discharge of feces from the body

loo

lavatory

room used for urination and defecation

continent

adj.

bodily control

able to control urination and defecation

incontinence

medical

inability to control urination or defecation

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French:défécation, ...
German:Stuhlgang, ...
Italian:defecazione, ...
Spanish:defecación, ...
Portuguese:defecação, ...
Chinese:排便, ...
Japanese:排便, ...
Arabic:تَغَوُّط, ...
Hebrew:יְצִיאָה, ...
Russian:дефекация, ...
Ukrainian:дефекація, ...
Hindi:मलत्याग, ...
Bengali:মলত্যাগ, ...
Catalan:defecació, ...
Czech:defekace, ...
Danish:afføring, ...
Dutch:defecatie, ...
Greek:αφόδευση, ...
Hungarian:székletürítés, ...
Khmer:ការបន្ទោរបង់, ...
Korean:배변, ...
Persian:دفع مدفوع, ...
Polish:defekacja, ...
Portuguese (BR):defecação, ...
Romanian:evacuare intestinală, ...
Swedish:defekation, ...
Thai:การขับถ่าย, ...
Turkish:dışkılama, ...
Vietnamese:sự đại tiện, ...

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